What landmark legislation revolutionized the federal budget process and increased presidential power?

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The Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 established the modern federal budget process and gave the president greater control over the budget. It required the president to submit an annual budget proposal to Congress, established the Bureau of the Budget (later the Office of Management and Budget), and gave the president the authority to impound funds in certain situations. This legislation revolutionized the federal budget process and increased presidential power. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974, option A, was passed in response to abuses of the impoundment power by President Nixon and limited the president's ability to withhold funds that had been appropriated by Congress. The Hatch Act, option B, restricts political activity by federal employees. The Government Performance and Results Act, option D, required federal agencies to set goals and measure progress, but did not significantly impact the federal budget process or presidential power.

What Landmark Legislation Revolutionized the Federal Budget Process and Increased